222,000 Louisianians cast an early ballot for Saturday’s election according to the Secretary of State’s Office. Basing this election’s early voting numbers on historical trends, a 45 to 50 percent voter turnout is expected. Pollster John Couvillon says low voter turnout typically favors Republican candidates…

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Couvillon feels the lower early voting turnout shows a lack of public interest in the governor’s election.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry announce the arrest of a man who is accused of intentionally setting fires when he worked as a volunteer firefighter in 2010 and 2011. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says the suspect faces six counts of simple arson…

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Strain says Murphy’s confession came while he was being questioned about an unrelated fire.

LSU announces Mike the Tiger will not be attending anymore home games in Death Valley, at least for the rest of this season. Michelle Southern reports…:

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